VIDEO: Prime Minister Browne Urges Public to Report Suspect Following Villa Burglary

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging members of the public to come forward with information after a man was reportedly captured on surveillance footage breaking into a home in Villa in broad daylight.

The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, with video from the property capturing the alleged intruder during the daytime burglary.

Browne later commented on the incident in a Facebook post, calling on anyone who recognises the individual to report him to law enforcement.

“Somebody must recognize this thief. You need to report him to law enforcement,” the Prime Minister wrote.

The latest incident comes amid heightened concern over crime and security in several communities across Antigua and Barbuda.

Browne has recently called for a stronger police presence in areas including Villa, Point, Grays Farm and Green Bay, saying officers should conduct regular patrols as part of efforts to deter criminal activity.

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Comments (6)

  • Rage September 16, 2026, 12:15 PM

    You realize how these young people got so brazen all of a sudden?
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  • Informed citizen September 16, 2026, 1:50 PM

    Villa, Point, Green Bay, Grays Farm… seems like everybody talking about crime lately
    Reply
  • Concerned citizen September 16, 2026, 1:52 PM

    If anybody recognises the person, report it to the police—but please don’t take matters into your own hands. Let law enforcement deal with it.
    Reply
  • Evelyn Houston September 16, 2026, 4:09 PM

    Looks like there should be fingerprints on every item or furniture that was touched.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 16, 2026, 7:32 PM

    Smh.kke he living there
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 18, 2026, 8:50 AM

    Like he more looking food than anything else 🤦🏾‍♀️
    Reply

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